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10 | January 4, 2018 | The Northbrook tower YEAR IN REVIEW 2017
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Students front and center at D225
Mike Riggle
Superintendent
Glenbrook District 225
The beginning of 2017
was eventful for the Glenbrooks.
Following the abatement
of callable bonds from
the 2006 referendum, the
Board of Education authorized
the issuance of emergency
and life-safety bonds
to finance approximately
$15 million in required infrastructure
improvements
over the next three years.
These State-approved improvements
are essential
for maintaining healthy
and safe conditions within
our buildings for students,
staff and visitors.
police
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and removed an iPhone X.
• Michael I. Galassini,
19, of Northbrook, was
charged with no insurance,
speeding and zero tolerance
at 2:52 a.m. in the
intersection of Willow and
old Willow.
Among the most visible
projects completed this
past summer were the replacement
of the floor and
bleachers in the GBS main
gym, which were original
to the school in 1962,
and the reconfiguration of
eight classrooms at GBN,
which were very similar to
when the school opened in
1953.
Projects approved for
completion at GBS during
the summer of 2018
include an electrical upgrade,
replacement of the
existing fire alarm system,
replacement of the pool
filtration system and boilers,
and replacement of the
fieldhouse roof.
At GBN, the back gyms
originally constructed in
1957, will be renovated
and the tennis courts replaced.
In early April, Bruce
Doughty, Karen Hanley
and Dr. Sonia Kim were
reelected to the Board
of Education and Pete
Glowacki was elected to
Dec. 23
• Arturo Maldonado-Perez,
27, of Prospect Heights,
was charged with driving
with a suspended license
and disobeying traffic control
device at 6:49 p.m. in
the intersection of Shermer
and Thornapple roads.
• Francisco V. Rodriguez,
43, of Chicago, was
charged with driving with
a revoked license, no insurance
and improper lighting
-- rear registration at 12:32
a.m. in the intersection of
Shermer and Willow.
• Jose F. Patino, 25, of
Wheeling, was charged
with driving while under
the influence, violated median
and illegal transport
of alcohol at 3:06 a.m. in
the intersection of Dundee
and Charlemagne.
Dec. 22
• Eric. J. Schoenecker, 37,
of Chicago, was charged
with driving with a suspended
license, no valid
insurance and expired registration
at 6:11 p.m. in the
1200 block of Landwehr
road.
• Oyunna Jargal, 52, of
Northbrook, was charged
driving with a suspended
his first term.
Scott Martin, an eightyear
member of the board,
did not seek reelection and
was recognized for his
many contributions and
dedicated service.
In May, Vice President
Bob Boron announced
his intention to leave the
board after 13 years of
outstanding service, and
in September, the board
appointed Dr. Marcelo
Sztainberg to replace Mr.
Boron.
Skip Shein was reelected
president for the ninth consecutive
year and Bruce
Doughty was elected vice
president.
The longevity of the
District 225 Board of
Education and its ability
to work respectfully and
collaboratively to govern
the schools in the best interest
of both communities
has brought stability to the
staff and administration,
and is a significant factor
in the success of students.
A new concession stand/
restroom facility was
opened at the GBS outdoor
athletic stadium in August.
The building was made
possible by a $350,000
donation from the GBS
Athletic Booster Club. A
donation of this size represents
years of work by
booster club members and
is greatly appreciated. The
building is a great addition
to the stadium and
will have a positive impact
on outdoor events at the
school for years to come.
Efforts like this serve as a
reminder of how important
parents and community
members are to every aspect
of our schools.
Through the mindful
and continued support of
our communities, we are
blessed with tremendous
resources and opportunities.
Together, we will
shape the Glenbrooks as
premier learning communities
designed to serve all
students.
Best wishes for a healthy
and prosperous 2018!
license and driving without
lights when required at
10:23 p.m. in the intersection
of Dundee and Sanders.
Dec. 21
• A male subject believed
to be in his 20s knocked
on the door of a residency
in the 1900 block of Somerset
Lane at 5:47 p.m.
and said they were there
to check on a water leak.
The subject then forced his
way into the residency after
being denied entry. He
next attempted to keep the
resident occupied while
a second subject entered
the house. Various jewelry
and approximately $100 in
cash was taken from the
home.
• Renee L. Nowak, 31, of
Chicago, was arrested on
an outstanding warrant arrest
from the Mount Prospect
police department at
6: 14 p.m.
• Lauren Rice, 31, of Chicago,
was charged with
driving while under influence
BAC over .08 and
obstructing a police officer
at 8:15 p.m. in the intersection
of Longvalley and
Landwehr.
EDITOR’S NOTE: The
Northbrook Tower’s Police
Reports are compiled from
official reports found on file
at the Northbrook Police
Department headquarters
in Northbrook. Individuals
named in these reports are
considered innocent of all
charges until proven guilty in
a court of law.
GBN students continue
to explore their passions
Dr. John L. Finan
Principal
Glenbrook North High School
The Spartan class of
2017 was unique and while
it was difficult to send them
off, I know that the most
recent GBN graduates are
doing exciting things in the
next phase of their lives.
They demonstrated great
leadership and are often
remembered for their kindness.
Their mentoring and
connecting with underclassmen
paved the way for
our current group of strong
student leaders. Along with
the class of 2016, they provided
GBN with the gift of
a beautiful courtyard gazebo.
Summer construction
also included renovation of
several classrooms, which
are now larger and more
flexible learning spaces.
The start of the 2017-18
school year ushered in new
traditions such as a Welcome
Back to School event
for incoming freshmen and
returning families. With
fee payment and textbook
purchasing moving online,
we bid farewell to the traditional
book sale event. We
held our first International
Education Night, exposing
students to language
immersion, service learning
and other opportunities
abroad that would help
build their global perspective.
As a school, we focused
on strengthening our sense
of community with Class
Act, All School Workshop,
Snowball, and Peer Group,
all providing important experiences
for building relationships,
respect and acceptance
for every member
of our community.
GBN students continue to
explore their passions in academics,
athletics and activities.
Our math team brought
home a state championship
while the chess team finished
second in a memorable
state final match.
FCCLA returned from nationals
with numerous gold
medals. Our spring and fall
sports teams performed
admirably, winning many
conference championships
while making runs into the
state playoffs. Senior Catherine
O’Regan placed in
state doubles tennis for the
fourth consecutive year and
freshman standout Natalie
Sandlow placed 28th in the
state cross-country meet
while setting all-time GBN
records. The GBN Fine Arts
Department hosted the District
7 Illinois Music Education
Association Senior
Festival with 700 students
and directors participating.
The day culminated with an
inspiring concert attended
by 1,500 guests. The winter
production “Tribes” was a
unique and important exploration
of language and
communication.
I hope that GBN students,
families, staff and
community members have
enjoyed the holiday season.
We appreciate the broad
support that we have in
providing an outstanding
educational experience for
students. I know that the
proud Class of 2018 will
finish strong and we eagerly
anticipate the arrival
of the Class of 2022.